Published
April 15, 2013
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School Overview: |
The Berkeley School
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| School Type | Montessori School | |
| School Membership(s) | American Montessori Society (AMS) Institute for Independent Education National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| Learning Programs Supported | Learning Specialist and Child Psychologist on Staff | |
| Year Founded | 1964 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 275 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 29% (CA School Avg.: 43%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| Average Class Size | 23 students | |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is grade specific and ranges from $16,650 to $19,500 depending on program level. | |
| % on Financial Aid | 27% | |
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | |
| Admissions Director | Paula Farmer | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 3 sports | |
Sports
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| Basketball | Flag Football | |
| Volleyball | ||
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 2 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| Eco Club | Garage Band (Middle School) | |
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